"In August 2024, the state of California declared every Nov. 1 as "Fernando Valenzuela Day" to coincide with the date the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers legend was born. Valenzuela passed away in October 2024 at the age 63, just three days before the Dodgers faced the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. California State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva introduced the measure for Fernando Valenzuela Day to highlight the positive impact he had on the Latino and Hispanic community."
"Valenzuela made his MLB debut in 1980 after signing with the Dodgers out of Mexico. The following season saw him earn an All-Star Game selection, as well as win the National League Cy Young Award, Rookie of the Year and a Silver Slugger. Valenzuela's impressive rookie season was capped off by helping the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series. Valenzuela spent 11 of his 17 MLB seasons with the Dodgers. He retired after the 1997 season and went on to become a Spanish-language broadcaster with the organization."
California declared every Nov. 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day in August 2024 to honor his birthdate and impact on Latino and Hispanic communities. Valenzuela died in October 2024 at 63, three days before the Dodgers faced the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Los Angeles had proclaimed Aug. 11 as Fernando Valenzuela Day in 2023 when the Dodgers retired his No. 34 and added him to the Dodger Stadium Ring of Honor. Valenzuela debuted with the Dodgers in 1980 after signing from Mexico, won multiple major awards in 1981 while helping the Dodgers to a World Series title, spent 11 of 17 seasons with Los Angeles, retired in 1997, and later served as a Spanish-language broadcaster. Posthumous honors included team tributes, a mariachi performance, jersey patches, and several murals.
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